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Definition philosophy in British English

philosophy noun

noun
/fɪˈlɒsəfi/
1

the study of theories about the meaning of things such as life, knowledge, and beliefs

Example

He studied politics and philosophy.

Example

a professor of philosophy

1.1

a system of theories developed by someone as a result of the study of philosophy

Example

Kant's moral philosophy

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2

a system of beliefs that influences someone's decisions and behaviour

Example

the latest philosophies of management

Example

The school has a child-centred philosophy.

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2.1

a belief or attitude that someone uses for dealing with life in general

Example

My philosophy is 'live and let live'.

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Definition philosophy in British English